Cast Metal and Silver Plated Chalice

Description:

Cast Metal and Silver Plated Chalice, possibly England or Germany, mid-19th century, lid with a bear and cubs, enclosing a removable liner, body of chalice cast with continuous hunt scene, stem with single ivy vine knop, hexagonal foot cast with putti, loaded base, with modeler's cipher "IW," and dated 1853, ht. 15 in.
Estimate $400-600

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